Overview

• Kennedy has formed an alliance with President-elect Donald Trump, focusing on a 'Make America Healthy Again' agenda aimed at tackling chronic diseases and ensuring clean food and water access.
• While his exact role is not yet defined, Kennedy is expected to have significant influence over health policy, potentially advising on restructuring agencies like the CDC and NIH.
• Kennedy has been outspoken about perceived corruption in health agencies, advocating for the removal of pharmaceutical influence and a return to evidence-based science.
• Critics express concern over Kennedy's history of spreading vaccine misinformation and the potential global health implications of his influence in the Trump administration.
• Kennedy's proposed policies include banning pharmaceutical advertising on TV and addressing conflicts of interest within federal health agencies.